Astronomy 161:
The Solar System __ This site is an outline for a college course in
astronomy dealing with the solar system and planets. There is a lot of
information in the form of click-to-read articles. - illustrated - From
University of Tennessee -
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/index.html

How Big is the Solar System __ "This is a classic exercise for visualizing just
how BIG our Solar System really is. Both the relative size and spacing of the
planets are demonstrated in this outdoor exercise, using a mere peppercorn to
represent the size of the Earth." - From Guy Ottewell -
http://www.noao.edu/education/peppercorn/pcmain.html

JPL Solar System Dynamics __ You will find information related to all known
bodies in orbit around the sun. - illustrated - From JPL -
http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/

KidsAstronomy.com - Our Solar System __ You will find an interactive tour of the
Solar System plus information about individual planets and their moons. -
illustrated - From kidsastronomy.com -
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm

NASA - JPL Solar System Simulator __ "Online software that generates views of
the bodies of our planetary system at any date from any artificial or natural
point of observation." - illustrated - From NASA -
http://space.jpl.nasa.gov/

The Nine Planets Solar System Tour __ "This website is an overview of the
history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each planet and the
major moons in our solar system." You will find detailed information about the
planets and many links to additional material. - illustrated - From nineplanets.org -
http://www.nineplanets.org/

Solar System __ An encyclopedic article with links to related material. -
illustrated - From Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_system
A Solar System Scale Model Meta Page __ "Making scale models of the solar system
is a useful way to learn about it." You will find a ton of resources here. -
From vendian.org -
http://www.vendian.org/mncharity/dir3/solarsystem/

StarDate Online | Solar System Guide __ You will find an outline of the
formation and evolution of planets, comets, asteroids, and of their features and
exploration. - illustrated - From stardate.org -
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/

USGS Astrogeology Program - Browse the Solar System __ "Click on a planetary
image in the chart below to obtain more information on the selected object.
NOTE: If you aren't using an image map capable browser, there is a text
selection page available." - illustrated - From USGS -
http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/Projects/BrowseTheSolarSystem/

Views of the Solar System __ "Views of the Solar System presents a vivid
multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, planets, moons, comets,
asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific information, or study the
history of space exploration, rocketry, early astronauts, space missions,
spacecraft through a vast archive of photographs, scientific facts, text,
graphics and videos. Views of the Solar System offers enhanced exploration and
educational enjoyment of the solar system and beyond." - illustrated - From solarviews.com -
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/homepage.htm

Virtual Solar System @ nationalgeographic.com __ "Discover the wonders of our
solar system in a spectacular 3-D environment. Take a flyby tour of the sun and
each planet in its orbit, observe planets and extraterrestrial weather patterns
up close, and more." - illustrated - From National Geographic -
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/solarsystem/splash.html